At a glance
- Incoterms
- FOB, FCA, CIF, DAP, DDP
India's cotton bed linen export trade
India exported US$4,622 mn of cotton made-ups / bed linen / home textiles in FY2024-25 according to texprocil.org.
Largest destinations by value share: USA 55.65% (~2,572 mn derived)
Export markets we serve
| Market | What matters there | Sea transit from India |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Labelling (FTC / CPSC / CBP) | 24-30 via Suez; 32-40 via Cape days |
| Canada | General import clearance | 26-34 via Suez; 34-42 via Cape days |
| Germany | REACH (ECHA); Fibre labelling & restricted substances (DG GROW / ECHA) | 21-27 via Suez; 31-38 via Cape days |
| Netherlands | REACH (ECHA); Fibre labelling & restricted substances (DG GROW / ECHA) | 18-24 via Suez; 28-35 via Cape days |
| France | REACH (ECHA); Fibre labelling & restricted substances (DG GROW / ECHA) | 20–25 d to Le Havre; 15–20 d to Marseille-Fos (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| Italy | REACH (ECHA); Fibre labelling & restricted substances (DG GROW / ECHA) | 15–20 d to Genoa/La Spezia via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| Spain | REACH (ECHA); Fibre labelling & restricted substances (DG GROW / ECHA) | 15–20 d to Valencia/Barcelona/Algeciras via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| United Kingdom | General import clearance | 20-26 via Suez; 30-37 via Cape days |
| Australia | General import clearance | 20-28 days |
| Belgium | REACH (ECHA); Fibre labelling & restricted substances (DG GROW / ECHA) | 19-25 via Suez; 29-36 via Cape days |
| Poland | REACH (ECHA); Fibre labelling & restricted substances (DG GROW / ECHA) | 28–35 d to Gdańsk (direct Asia–Baltic loops or via Hamburg/Rotterdam feeder) (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Sweden | REACH (ECHA); Fibre labelling & restricted substances (DG GROW / ECHA) | 28–35 d to Gothenburg via Hamburg/Rotterdam feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Denmark | REACH (ECHA); Fibre labelling & restricted substances (DG GROW / ECHA) | 28–35 d to Aarhus/Copenhagen via Hamburg feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| New Zealand | General import clearance | 26-36 days |
| Ireland | REACH (ECHA); Fibre labelling & restricted substances (DG GROW / ECHA) | 25–32 d to Dublin via Rotterdam/Antwerp/UK feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
Transit times are typical port-to-port estimates; regulatory items are the main product-specific requirements, not an exhaustive list.
Where cotton bed linen is sourced in India
Tamil Nadu — Karur, Erode.
Haryana — Panipat.
Gujarat — Ahmedabad.
Punjab — Ludhiana. ASSUMPTION
- Coimbatore-Tiruppur spinning belt / Ludhiana (Tamil Nadu; Punjab; Gujarat; Maharashtra) · ships via Tuticorin (VOC) · season: Cotton season Oct-Sep; new-crop yarn Dec-Mar (ASSUMPTION)
Typical export specification
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Thread count | 144-600 TC (typical) |
| Construction | Percale (plain weave) or sateen (4/1 satin) (typical) |
| Fibre | 100% cotton (combed/compact), CVC, poly-cotton, organic cotton (typical) |
| Sizes | US twin/full/queen/king; EU/UK single to super-king; fitted sheet pocket 30-40 cm (typical) |
| Shrinkage | ≤ 3-5% after washing per buyer standard (typical) |
| Colour fastness | Wash 4, rubbing 3-4 (ISO 105, typical) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Export documentation
Documents we prepare or arrange for each shipment:
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading / airway bill
- Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies)
- Inspection certificate
- Lab test reports
- GOTS/OEKO-TEX certificates where applicable
- Preferential origin proof (CETA, ECTA)
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for cotton bed linen exported from India?
Cotton Bed Linen is usually classified under HS 630231 (Other bed linen, of cotton (not printed, knitted or crocheted)). Printed cotton bed linen is 6302.21; man-made fibre bed linen 6302.32/6302.22; knitted bed linen 6302.10.
Which countries import the most cotton bed linen from India?
United States (US$2,572.1 mn) were among the largest buyers of cotton made-ups / bed linen / home textiles by value in FY2024-25, derived from the destination shares published by texprocil.org.
Where is cotton bed linen produced in India?
Main clusters: Coimbatore-Tiruppur spinning belt / Ludhiana, Tamil Nadu; Punjab; Gujarat; Maharashtra.
Which documents are needed to export cotton bed linen?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Bill of lading / airway bill, Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies), Inspection certificate, Lab test reports, GOTS/OEKO-TEX certificates where applicable. Destination-specific registrations are listed on each market page.
Does a higher thread count mean better sheets?
Not always. Yarn quality (long-staple, combed) and weave matter as much. Very high counts often use multi-ply yarns.
Percale or sateen?
Percale is a plain weave: crisp and cool. Sateen is a satin weave: smoother with a sheen, slightly warmer.
What is the minimum order?
Typically 500-1,000 sets per design or colour, lower for stock fabrics.
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